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Cast Iron Cooking Pots

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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
My husband is a Big Green Egg fan and has two. He has talked about using a cast iron pot in the egg. I'm Christmas shopping. Any recommendations for pots or pans that I can buy him to use in the Egg?[p]Thanks
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  • East Cobb Eggy
    East Cobb Eggy Posts: 1,162
    Maggie Roffee,[p]I was thinking about something like this as well.[p]It seems that there was a cool cast iron skillet with a removable handle. [p]I mentioned it to my wife and she stated that cast iron skillets were dangerous and really are not used any more. She said that this is the reason the new dutch ovens are covered in ceramics or porcelain.[p]Any thoughts on these dangers?[p]Thanks,
    Greg

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    East Cobb Eggy,[p]Thousands upon thousands of Americans are cooking in olde style cast iron.[p]The advantage of the ceramic-covered cast iron is that it's easy to clean... but not "safe" for using the little black handle above 450F.[p]Cast Iron, doesn't get "cleaned" the same way... It is absolutely wonderful![p]~ B[p]
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    Maggie Roffee,[p]There are several ways to go. The traditional cast iron which is a Dutch Oven (pot and lid w/legs or no legs on the pot) $30 to apx $80. Lodge is one of the better brands but what is important (for non egg use) is that the lid/pan have a good match. In the egg, I seldom use a lid as I want the lump flavor and or wood chip flavor in whatever I am cooking.[p]Or, Cast Iron ceramic coated - reasonable $ and real expensive dollars ($150 to $350) per pot.[p]Last week or the week before someone posted a cast iron/ceramic coated pan that Walmart had. I picked one up the other day and I love it.[p]Kent
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  • East Cobb Eggy
    East Cobb Eggy Posts: 1,162
    Grandpas Grub,[p]See the below link for the lodge dutch oven.[p]http://www.lodgemfg.com/[p]Greg
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  • mr toad
    mr toad Posts: 782
    Maggie Roffee,[p]check out the lodge enamel coated dutch ovens - i have cooked with the 7qt on the egg for about 4 years - handle is stainless - no problem to clean - the le creuset handle is good to less than 400[p]mr toad

    [ul][li]http://https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefront/products1.asp?idDept=1408&menu=enamel[/ul]
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  • Mike in Abita
    Mike in Abita Posts: 3,302
    Maggie Roffee,
    Don't use regular cast iron for anything with an acidic base. Unless it is well seasoned. Use the enamelled ones for tomato based dishes.[p]Happy to Help
    Mike
    [ul][li]Cast iron from Sammys place[/ul]
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
    Maggie Roffee,
    i use my le creuset in the egg all the time. ..clean up is pretty easy ...food comes out great and you don't have to worry about acidic taste. .. .mr. toad is right about the lid handles only being rated to 350 - 400 degrees, but i rarely use a lid in the egg as the egg dome retains the moisture just fine, and i want the good flavor from the egg to get into the food ....[p]DSCN0176.jpg
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    East Cobb Eggy,[p]I saw that special the other day and it looks like a real good offer. The DUO is a real nice idea and very useful.[p]All my dutch ovens are 3 legged ovens as there were pre egg days.[p]I am not sure if I want another dutch oven in the group but would sure like an oven for the egg w/o legs.[p]I have a Lecreuset stock pot but I don't want to commit that to the egg. I picked up the inexpensive ceramic cast iron pot and really it is really nice.
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  • Morro Bay Rich
    Morro Bay Rich Posts: 2,227
    East Cobb Eggy,[p]Must assume OLD WIFE spinning a TALE.

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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    East Cobb Eggy,[p]Odd comment... I wonder why your wife thinks they are dangerous?[p]They are heavy (empty) and they do get hot. So one needs to make sure they have the gloves and or lifter to move the oven. Also, resting the oven after cooking needs to be addressed as it will burn if put on something that is not heat resistant.[p]Food tastes great cooked in a dutch oven and combine that with the flavor the egg adds it is a combination made in heaven. [p]There just so many things you can cook in the dutch oven, cake, breads, rolls, complete breakfeasts, pot roasts, pies, well, the list doesn't stop.[p]When I say ducth oven I am also including cast iron skillits too.[p]mmmmm tasty stuff, Kent
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    Mike in Abita,[p]Thanks for posting the link. I just picked up a Tramontina from walmart but didn't see any lodge ceramic.[p]The prices on the link seem very reasonable.[p]Kent
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    mad max beyond eggdome,[p]Looks like a La Creuset dealer display... nice set of cookware.[p]What is the top dish?[p]I have been worried about putting the le creuset in the egg, your pans look pretty nice.[p]Kent
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
    Grandpas Grub,
    yep i love the stuff. ..bought it all at the le creuset outlet and most of it is 'seconds'. . .saved a lot of money that way. ..it cleans up just as easy as cast iron. . . so it gets a little smoke coloration around the handles. .. who cares. . .i've never been one to worry too much about my pots looking prestine. .. but a little soap and elbow grease cleans them up just fine. .. [p]top dish is osso bucco ... .good stuff in the egg ..[p]DSCN0176.jpg[p]DSCN0179.jpg
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  • Ross in Ventura
    Ross in Ventura Posts: 7,234
    Maggie Roffee,
    I received my Lodge 9Qt. cast iron Dutch oven in the mail to day. Sunday I'm making Ox tail stew in it.
    My Best,
    Ross
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
    Ross in Ventura,
    i also do oxtail stew in my le creuset ... easy and fantastic flavor. . . [p]searing the oxtails in the egg and cast iron pan[p]DSCN0983.jpg[p]layer of thick cut veggies in the 9 qt le creuset[p]DSCN0985.jpg[p]topped with the oxtails and broth. .[p]DSCN0986.jpg[p]five hours later ...[p]DSCN0987.jpg[p]and on the plate with fresh made risotto ...[p]DSCN0990.jpg
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    mad max beyond eggdome,[p]I willneed to look to see if I can find an outlet store.[p]OK... osso bucco what is that?[p]Kent
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  • dhuffjr
    dhuffjr Posts: 3,182
    Maggie Roffee,
    Walmart carries some as well. Looks like they added Lodge to the line.[p]http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=599265[p]
    I've got two of the green Tramontina pots and love them. The price is nice.[p]H
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  • UGAVET
    UGAVET Posts: 577
    dhuffjr,
    do you use the tramontina on your egg? the price is definately good on that 6.5qt
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 317
    ugavet,[p]I use the tramontina (lifegime guarentee) and love it. I will do the first egg cook tomorrow.[p]I didn't realize Walmart carriede the lodge ceramic and will probably get one of those too just to compare.[p]If you want to see a nice ceramic collection scroll down and look at mad max's pictures. [p]Kent
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    Morro Bay Rich,[p]I have to admit, I've never seen any of our old wives around here with tails.[p]

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    Grandpas Grub,[p]Yeah -- I'd love to find a Creuset outlet store! We have several [3] Le Crueset pots and just love 'em![p]Osso bucco is a braised cut of leg, bone intact... about 2" thick.[p]Tis yummy...[p]~ B

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  • dhuffjr
    dhuffjr Posts: 3,182
    ugavet,
    Yes, I had both pans in Atlanta with me. I forget the rating of the handle, I cook the Adobo around 350=400 and it has held up fine.

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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
    Broc, just across the Muddy Mo from Omaha,[p]veal shanks to be exact ...
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  • DynaGreaseball
    DynaGreaseball Posts: 361
    mad max beyond eggdome,[p]Now THAT's a beautiful thing! Where does one obtain OX tails? Are they a regular grocery store item?
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
    Maggie Roffee,[p]My wife just bought me an enameled one from Le Creuset to go with my Lodge dutch ovens.[p]Williams-Sonoma has an exclusive color called Sonoma Green that is almost an exact match for the BGE. The Le Creuset are pretty expensive but they are very very nice durable pots.[p]She also made this nifty serving platter, but here is a quick pic of the dutch oven. This one is 3.5 quart. [p]PresentsSmall.jpg
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
    DynaGreaseball,
    my safeway usually has them. .. . sometimes they are in the back and i have to ask .. . look for the biggest meatiest ones. .. when you get towards the tip of the tail there is more bone and fat than meat. . .
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  • DynaGreaseball
    DynaGreaseball Posts: 361
    mad max beyond eggdome,[p]Thanks. I have to try that one soon. Any special cutting, trimming I need to know?
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  • mad max beyond eggdome
    mad max beyond eggdome Posts: 8,134
    DynaGreaseball,
    nope, they usually come in a bunch of 'segments' in the package ... . ready to cook ... . this pic shows them right out of the package .. . [p]DSCN0980.jpg
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  • East Cobb Eggy
    East Cobb Eggy Posts: 1,162
    Grandpas Grub,[p]The stance is that some of the contaminant such as lead. I think she might have been confused. [p]I have done a bit of research and the cast iron provides iron as a nutrient into the food making it not only safe but providing this essential nutrient.[p]Thanks,
    Greg
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    Maggie Roffee,
    i use a 6, 10, and 12 inch lodge cast iron skillets. a # 12 deep camp style dutch oven with feet. lecrueset braiser, dutch oven, and casserole enameled cast iron. and a generic walmart cast iron dutch all work fine. other pans work well also, carbon steel wok, 13.5 inch carbon steel paella pan, earthen clay type bean pots, soapstone bowl, cataplana pan. if you guys are into cleaning pans with soap, i would recommend the enameled stuff, some of those castiron frypans have never seen soap, a couple havent seen water, if you use them right, you just wipe them clean and use often
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